TV series · 2001 · TNT
Is The Mists of Avalon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Mists of Avalon is based on the book The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley (1983).
The Mists of Avalon is book 8 of the Avalon Series series.
The TV series premiered in 2001 on TNT.
The book behind The Mists of Avalon
The Mists of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley · first published 1983 · fantasy, historical fantasy, secret history
1983 novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
Avalon Series: books in order
- The Fall of Atlantis (1983)
- Ancestors of Avalon (2004)
- Sword of Avalon (2009)
- Ravens of Avalon (2006)
- The Forest House (1994)
- Lady of Avalon (1997)
- Priestess of Avalon (2000)
- The Mists of Avalon (1983)
Common questions
Is The Mists of Avalon based on a book?
Yes. The Mists of Avalon is based on the book The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley (1983).
Who wrote the book The Mists of Avalon is based on?
The Mists of Avalon was written by Marion Zimmer Bradley and first published in 1983.
Is The Mists of Avalon part of a series?
Yes, it is book 8 in the Avalon Series series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Fall of Atlantis, book 1 of The Mists of Avalon. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.